March Scholarships

Susan W. Coda Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship is for any female student who qualifies and plans to attend a college or university outside the state of Utah. Applicants must be residents of the state of Utah, show proof of acceptance to a four-year college or university outside the state of Utah, have a GPA of 3.8 or higher, demonstrate leadership abilities, participate in extra-curricular school activities and be involved in community affairs. Financial need is not a consideration. Amount of scholarship is not specified. Applications are available in the JHS Guidance Office. Deadline: March 1, 2018

Life Lessons ScholarshipIn 500 words or less or in a 3 min. video, discuss how the death of your parent or guardian affected your life financially and emotionally. Be sure to describe how the loss of your parent/guardian impacted your college plans (e.g., your ability to afford college, attend the college of your choice, etc.) Explain how the lack of adequate life insurance coverage impacted your family’s financial situation. The scholarship application to apply and submit your essay or video is on the website www.lifehappens.org/scholarshipDeadline: Opens February 1, 2018 – Closes March 2, 2018

​Salt Lake Community College – Bruin Becas Funding the Dream Scholarship The Bruin Becas Scholarship is a private scholarship made possible by generous donations from the Salt Lake Community who are dedicated to the educational success of students who are undocumented. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicant must be an undocumented student pursuing a higher education degree. An undocumented student is defined as someone who is not a citizen, permanent resident of the United States, or an international student. Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Application at www.slcc.eduDeadline: March 1, 2018

South High Alumni Association ScholarshipThese scholarships are available to any direct descendent of a South High School alumnus who plans to attend Salt Lake Community College. The scholarships consist of half tuition per academic year, based on in-state residency. Students must carry a minimum of nine (9) credit hours each semester. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Scholarships are renewable for an additional year if students meet requirements during their first year. Applications are available in the JHS Guidance Center or online at http://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/index.aspxDeadline: March 1, 2018​Utah State University Education Opportunity ScholarshipQualifications include: Minimum 3.0 GPA, a minimum 21 ACT, applicants agree to use the scholarship in consecutive semesters, unless a deferment or leave of absence is requested (Military service, medical considerations, or church service). A personal essay must accompany this application with 1-2 pages, double-spaced. The essay includes:a. What personal/social barriers that impacted your life have you overcome to get where you are today? b. Why do you want to go to college and what are your goals after college? c. What involvement/leadership opportunities have you had in your high school and/or community? d. What financial needs do you face regarding college? e. Why do you think you would be a good recipient for this scholarship? Applications are available at www.usu.edu/admissions/scholarships/edopDeadline: March 1, 2018FRAME MY FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP CONTESTTo enter you must submit an online JPC/JPEC or PNG image format of a photograph, collage, poem, drawing, painting, graphic design piece. The entry piece must demonstrate “How I Frame My Future”. With your entry you need to submit an entry form and accompanying description no more than 500 words. For more information and application go to: https://diplomaframe.com/contestsDEADLINE: March 1, 2018

U of U – ACCESS Program for Women in Science and MathematicsACCESS exists to increase the retention of women in science and mathematics. Participants attend a seven week integrated science course designed specifically for the ACCESS program during the summer before your first year at the University of Utah, which can be applied to your general education requirements. They also become familiar with College of Science faculty, facilities, staff, and their ACCESS peers. In short, the summer course establishes their academic and social support system. Must be admitted to the U of U as a matriculated (degree seeking) student. During the freshman year, each student is placed in a university research lab in the field of her choice. Students can download applications and get more information online at https://www.science.utah.eduDeadline: March 1, 2018

Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship ContestApplicants must be 14 years of age or older at the time of entry and a legal resident of the United States. One application allowed per person. All original artwork including but not limited to digitally uploaded images, original photographs, paintings, drawings and otherwise submitted material will not be returned to the entrant. Contest participants should register on the www.gallerycollection.com website. Look for the scholarship page on the site and complete the online application. A printable entry form is available online at www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm. The applicant with the winning entry will receive a cash scholarship of $10,000 plus a $1,000 prize for their school.Deadline: March 1, 2018

Keys to Success –SLCC/Scheels Scholarship $1,000This scholarship is in conjunction with the Keys to Success Program. High school seniors who have been awarded a Keys to Success Key Card are eligible. Seniors must qualify for minimum requirements of SLCC. Scholarship recipients must enroll in and attend at least 6 credit hours. Funds will be paid directly to the school. Scholarship monies left over from $1,000 amount will roll over into students’ next semester of school. Scholarship funds may be applied to tuition and fees. Applicants must submit a one page personal statement that states how the Keys to Success program has influenced them in driving their academic performance. Applicants must submit a one-page letter of recommendation. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Only one student will be selected from Jordan High School.Deadline: March 9, 2018 (Due to the Guidance Office)

Keys to Success - UVU Scholarship $1,000This scholarship is in conjunction with the Keys to Success Program. High school seniors who have been awarded a Keys to Success Key Card are eligible. Seniors must qualify for minimum requirements of UVU Scholarship recipients must enroll in and attend at least 6 credit hours at Utah Valley University. Funds will be paid directly to the school. Scholarship monies left over from $1,000 amount will roll over into students’ next semester of school. Scholarship funds may be applied to tuition and fees. Applicants must submit a one page personal statement that states how the Keys to Success program has influenced them in driving their academic performance. Applicants must submit a one-page letter of recommendation. Applications are available in the Counseling Center. Only one student will be selected from Jordan High School.Deadline: March 9, 2018 (Due to the counseling center)

Keys to Success – Paul Mitchell School Scholarship $1,000This scholarship is in conjunction with the Keys to Success Program. High school seniors who have been awarded Keys to Success Key Card are eligible. Seniors must qualify for minimum requirements of Paul Mitchell Schools. A $1,000 scholarship to Paul Mitchell Schools in Ogden, Salt Lake, and Provo will be awarded. Interested students must submit a completed application, personal statement and letter of recommendation. Scholarship recipients will be contacted by an admissions director from Paul Mitchell schools and will have a personal interview with the director. Additional scholarship details will be discussed at this interview. Applications are available in the Counseling Center.Deadline: March 9, 2018 (Due to the counseling Center)​Jordan Credit Union Members Memorial ScholarshipJordan Credit Union members who are currently seniors in high school pursuing higher education are eligible $2,000 scholarship. Winner will be drawn at the Annual meeting each spring. Applications are available on the website: www.jordan-cu.org/youth-scholarships. Deadline: March, 5, 2018

SAE Engineering ScholarshipSeniors intending to earn a degree in engineering or a related science (refer to the criteria on each scholarship page to determine if you are eligible to apply), meet minimum requirements for GPA, SAT, and/or ACT scores. Applicant must enroll in an accredited engineering program or the named university for the particular scholarship. See: http://students.sae.org/scholarships/freshman/Deadline: March 15, 2018

Utah Northern Chapter Project Management Institute Scholarship(Juniors & Seniors)The PMI Utah Northern Chapter is providing a $2,000 award to an outstanding Utah high school student who demonstrates an interest in projects. A $1,000 award and a $500 award will be given to second and third place winners. This is available to high school juniors and seniors. To be considered as a finalist, create and upload a less than 5 minute YouTube video telling a story about any project you have been involved with. Some topics you could use are: your role in the project, the project initiation, the project plan, execution or the project, how you managed issues, outcome of the project, and lessons learned. Must be available to present at the Professional Development Conference on April 25, 2018 at the Salt Palace Convention Center, SLC, UT. Information is available and application at projectmanager.org/scholarhshipDeadline: March 28, 2018​YouthLinc Service ScholarshipThe Youthlinc Utah Young Humanitarian Award celebrates all young people; Juniors, Seniors and undergraduate college students who excel at giving back to their communities. The YouthLinc Service Scholarship offers a $5,000 college scholarship to Utah’s outstanding young humanitarian, one $3,000 runner-up award, and three “runner-up” awards of $1,000. Applicants will be judged on quality of essays and letters of recommendation, and most importantly, evidence of sustained, focused service efforts. Applications are available in the Guidance Office or on the YouthLINC web site www.youthlinc.org and click on Young Humanitarian Award.Deadline: March 1, 2018 (Received Not Postmarked by)

Utah State University - Mathematics & Statistics Scholarships The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Utah State University offers a number of scholarships directly to students declaring majors in mathematics and statistics. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the committee from individuals able to provide information concerning the candidate's abilities and potential as they pertain to the criteria for selection. (Address is available on application.) An application form for all scholarships is available online at this hyperlink: www.math.usu.edu//index.php?program=ugr Applicants may print it from the web page and mail the completed form to the address indicated. Deadline: March 15, 2018

Joseph James Morelli STEM ScholarshipThis scholarship is for any student pursuing a career in STEM and has a documented learning disability. The scholarships may be applied to tuition costs, needed resources, and/or testing costs and will range from $500 to $2,500.Apply on line at: http://parkcitycf.org/morelli-applicationDEADLINE: March 15, 2018

Microsoft DisAbility ScholarshipThe mission of DisAbility Scholarship at Microsoft is to empower and enable high schools students with disabilities to go to college. This non-renewable scholarship will identify promising high school seniors who have potential to enter and successfully complete a vocational or academic college program and have a financial need. The amount of the scholarship to be awarded is $5,000. All candidates must plan to attend a 2 to 4 year University/College or Technical College program, maintain a 3.0 GPA or equivalent and have declared a major from the approved list. Applications are available at: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/microsoftdisabilityscholarship.aspxDEADLINE: March 15, 2018

Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Receive up to $2,500 to pursue a career or technical certificate/degree.Must have completed high school by Spring 2018 with plans to enroll at a community college for the first time by fall 2018. Exhibit strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit community college. Must demonstrate critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)Must demonstrate perseverance in overcoming adversity, involved in theApplications are available at:http://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/Deadline: March 15, 2018

Jump$tart Coalition-Utah ScholarshipThis scholarship may be used for any field of study at an accredited post-secondary institution. Six $1,250 scholarships are awarded. To be eligible applicants must: be a Utah high school senior at an accredited Utah school that has successfully completed or is currently enrolled in the financial literacy course required for graduation, plan to pursue post-secondary education, complete the FAFSA application, register for a FAFSA PIN, include proof of completing an application to a post-secondary institution and of being considered for admission, and submit required essay as specified in application criteria. Applications are available in the JHS Guidance Office and also at http://www.utahjumpstart.orgDeadline: March 16, 2018 (Postmarked on or before)

​T.H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan Program The Teaching Incentive Loan (TIL) is funded by the Utah State Legislature. TIL recipients are required to pursue an educator preparation program, obtain educator licensing, and then teach in Utah public schools for a period equal to the time they received assistance. The TIL consists of a waiver (of tuition and fees at the Utah public institutions and $995.00 per semester at private institutions) to be used for a period not exceeding 8 semesters. Eligible are Utah resident high school seniors or any junior who will have completed the requirements for an Early Graduation Program, including the ACT, during the current fiscal year. TIL recipients may attend any Utah public or private college or university of their choice. A student must complete one year of university/college before an interruption (mission, etc.) can be approved. Applications are available in the JHS Guidance Office or at :http://www.schools.utah.gov/cert/Forms/THBellApplicationDeadline: March 30, 2018 (before 5:00 pm)​Jiffy Lube “Teen Driver” Scholarship (Licensed Drivers)The “Teen Driver” award is offered to all eligible licensed teen drivers. Express “what drives you?” in 500 words (just be yourself).Entries must be typewritten on letter-size paper only. Review the eligibility rules and download guidelines and application at www.yourturn2apply.com.Deadline: March 19, 2018

Raymond W. & Merilyn Whittenburg Scholarship This scholarship is in honor of Raymond W.and Merilyn Whittenburg and is to be awarded to a Jordan High School senior that demonstrates financial need and comes from a single-parent family. The award will be $1,000. Requirements for scholarship consideration are: Comes from a single-parent family, Jordan High School senior, demonstrates financial need, 3.0 GPA and demonstrates good standing in the school and community. A one page letter of intent addressing the above mentioned requirement is required and two letters of recommendation. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.Deadline: March 30, 2018 (Due back to the Guidance Office)

Henry C. & Dan C. Jorgensen Scholarship - Jordan Seniors onlyThis scholarship is a $400 cash award offered from a past Alumni of Jordan High. This award is offered to one Jordan High senior in recognition of their outstanding scholarly achievement and their involvement in school, community, political and other service activities. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.Deadline: March 30, 2018

Community Foundation of Utah ScholarshipsScholarship applications for the following scholarship opportunities: $500-3,000.Dr. F. Craig Sudbury Memorial Scholarship - go to website for informationHome Education Leadership: home schooled for at least 5 years of academic career.The COG Scholarship – go to website for informationWilly the Plumber Scholarship: for students whose parents or guardians have been or are currently incarcerated.Deadline for all scholarships at this site: March 30, 2018

UTAH SPORTS HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIPThe Utah Sports hall of Fame Foundation will award six (6) scholarships to graduating seniors of Utah high schools. Each highs school may nominate one boy and one girl. The scholarship can be deferred for up to two years for military humanitarian or religious reasons. Judging will be based on academic scholarship, personal character (including leadership and service), financial need, and involvement in athletics. Applications are available in the Guidance OfficeDEADLINE: March 29th, 2017

​Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance ScholarshipThose that have battled any kind of cancer in their life are eligible to apply. Those who have a parent, sibling, immediate family member or close friend that has battled or is currently fighting cancer. Must be enrolled full-time in a 2 or 4 year university or community college. Must have a 3.0 GPA and be a student in good standing. Information can be found at http://www.mesothelioma.com/scholarship/.Deadline: March 31, 2018

Jordan Alumni Legacy ScholarshipDo you have any relatives that are alumni of Jordan High? If you do, then you are qualified to apply for the Jordan Alumni Legacy scholarship. You are asked to list all generations of Jordan High Alumni that are related to you. Then write a short essay on what it means to you to be a part of that legacy. Also tell of your favorite high school experiences. You can pick up the application in the JHS Guidance Office. The Jordan Alumni Assoc. will select the recipient. One male and one female will be selected.Amount: $1,000 ea. (One male/One female)Deadline: March 30,2018 (Returned to the Guidance Office)

Jordan Alumni Glen Watts & Marjean Moore Service Scholarship This scholarship is based on service only. The scholarship is looking for students who have either been involved in several ways of serving or a large service project. Students that would like to apply should come into the Guidance Office for the application. The Jordan Alumni Assoc. will select two recipients.Amount: $1,000 ea.Deadline: March 30, 2018 (Returned to the Guidance Office)